Maja Starovic introduced the speaker Gerrad Oishi.
Gerrad has a unique background in business and society building. He is experienced in the creation of new models to finance social programs and affordable housing through his work as Vice President Social Enterprise with the Calgary Homeless Foundation. As Managing Director of Lodestone Social Ventures, he worked with diverse groups including the CBC to build audience and increase support for public broadcasting.
Gerrad has assisted a number of not-for-profit organizations such as Hull Services and the Women in Need Society to create new social enterprises and social enterprise strategies. Gerrad has extensive governance experience as Chairman of the Provincial Assembly, Government of Alberta Ministry of Children and Youth; Chairman of the Board for Child and Family Services for Calgary and Area; and as Director and Chairman Emeritus for the Brenda Strafford Foundation. Guests accompanied by members are always welcome! https://www.habitatsouthernab.ca/news/new-president-and-ceo-announcement.
 Maja Starovic introduces the speaker |  Gene Wasylchuk thanks our speaker Gerrad Oishi |